Not The Best But Finally Got A Cardinal

[selig1656]

I am not overly pleased with the sharpness and color , used a 70-300mm on Olympus E-620. Rushed and failed to set up appropriately. A lesson to be learned.


O.K. I am teachable , so let the C&C begin .

last of the attempts

thanks to all that are honest in reviewing these pics

[Geoff F]

Maybe slightly adjust the brightness, particularly regarding shadows and a little crop from the bottom of #2. But overall, quite acceptable.

[IzzieK]

These are all beautiful poses and OK in my opinion,but it would help if you add a bit of saturation to the eyes on all the shots, don't you think??

[Stagecoach]

Congratulations Raymond, as for C&C my only comment would be that 1 & 3 are a bit soft, but hey, you grabbed what you could in the time.

[bnnrcn]

+1 to Geoff's comment.

[Shadowman]

Nice effort.

[Benjy]

well done Raymond,keep at them and take your time when chances come along

[selig1656]

Stage coach , thanks for the input , I agree with it and will re address these pics plus hopefully capture some more with better preparation.

[selig1656]

Some adjustments to pics1 and 3 , plus another pic.


last new photo

[John 2]

What a glorious bird. Too good to miss and so I wouldn't worry too much over the IQ.

[selig1656]

This is it my last update , I am starting to see red.

[rpcrowe]

Gosh, I always thought a cardinal was a guy who wanders around the Vatican in a red gown Sorry, couldn't resist that pun

[NorthernFocus]

Congrats on your cardinal. Regardless of how many bird photos we collect, the first of each new species is always a treat. Others have already mentioned the technical stuff.

[selig1656]

rpcrowe, gotta love a person with a quick wit and a fine sense of humor.

[Barbara Ponder]

Nice job. Cardinals were our Mascot when I was in High School so they hold a special place in my heart

[IzzieK]

I love the expression on the face of the last shot, Raymond. I think he is getting sick of you following him around...really a cutie...